Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 28 at 3:59PM CDT until April 28 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 1:59pm
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 359 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Jericho, or
near Marion, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
West Memphis, Marion, Tyronza, Meeman Shelby Forest State Park,
Memphis, Joiner, Crawfordsville, Sunset, Gilmore, Bassett, Jericho,
Frayser, Crittenden, Turrell, Clarkedale, Birdsong, Dimple, Booker,
Deckerville, and Menesha.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 40 in Arkansas between mile markers 270 and 284.
Interstate 40 in Tennessee between mile markers 1 and 5.
Interstate 55 in Arkansas between mile markers 3 and 34.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for eastern
Arkansas...and west Tennessee.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Crittenden, AR; Mississippi, AR; Poinsett, AR; Shelby, TN; Tipton, TN
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN